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Vietnam Railways to sell 330,000 train tickets for Tet holiday from September 20

Vietnam Railways will begin selling 330,000 train tickets from September 20 for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, the company has announced.

Between hearts and hashtags: The rise of digital filial love

From TikTok tributes to livestreamed temple rituals, Vietnamese youth are crafting modern expressions of filial piety.

Tragic house fire in Hanoi kills family of four

A fire that broke out before dawn in Hanoi claimed the lives of a couple and their two young children.

Urban rail connecting Da Nang, Hoi An proposed

Deo Ca Group is full steam ahead with a plan to connect the two central localities Da Nang and Hoi An through a new urban railway system, aiming to deliver faster, greener travel by 2030.

75-year-old man earns 3 university degrees in medicine and pharmacy

At over 70 years old, Pham Ngoc Hong diligently attended lectures in traditional medicine. Before that, he had earned two bachelor’s degrees from two different universities when he was over 60.

Crypto scam “WorldMall.app” deceives thousands across Vietnam

A fake cryptocurrency project promising high returns lures thousands of victims, leading to a major police crackdown.

HCMC police: Street crime down, but laughing gas abuse among youth alarming

Despite crime reductions, Ho Chi Minh City faces drug-related challenges and worsening traffic congestion.

Former education official detained for falsifying admissions documents

Tran Van Thuc, ex-director of Thanh Hoa’s education department, has been arrested for alleged document falsification in school admissions.

West Lake water officially flows to To Lich River to aid revival

Hanoi has begun redirecting water from West Lake to the To Lich River in a major effort to restore the long-polluted urban waterway.

Hanoi truck driver arrested for dragging schoolgirl to death after crash

A 15-year-old girl was fatally dragged by a truck in Hanoi. The driver admitted he wanted her dead to evade financial responsibility.

Thien Tam Pagoda in Lam Dong is home to 100 orphaned, disadvantaged children

In Tan Minh, Lam Dong Province, Thien Tam Pagoda, led by Venerable Thich Le Tam, is a place of worship and a sanctuary for over 100 orphaned and disadvantaged children.

Da Nang woman builds ‘green’ farm, turns barren land into 'gold mine'

From eight breeding goats and a piece of barren hilly land, a Da Nang woman has built a closed-loop green farm, earning over VND200 million in profit annually.

Vietnam’s star lantern village dims as Mid-Autumn nears

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, a surprising calm has descended on Bao Dap village in Hong Quang Ward, Ninh Binh Province - long known as the “capital” of traditional star lantern craftsmanship.

Vietnamese doctors save man with heart attack and brain hemorrhage at once

A groundbreaking case in Vietnam, where doctors treated two life-threatening conditions simultaneously, is now published in an international journal.

Senior forensic director arrested over bribery in Vietnam

The director of the Central Highlands Forensic Psychiatry Center has been detained for accepting bribes, sparking investigations into systemic abuse of power.

Da Nang police arrest British man for illegal gun possession

A British national has been detained by Da Nang police after pulling a gun on a rival during an altercation at a bar. Authorities later discovered a military-grade firearm and 12 rounds of ammunition at his residence.

Unbelievable story: couple has 3 children in 3 years all born on September 5

The Da Nang couple often hears from friends that the probability of having 3 children with the same birthday is as rare as winning the jackpot lottery.

29 industrial workers in Quang Ninh test positive for narcotics

Officials confirm 29 positive drug tests and arrest key suspects involved in illegal drug distribution at an industrial construction site.

High-profile arrests shake Thanh Hoa’s political and real estate elite

Seven senior figures, including a former city party secretary and a provincial vice chairman, face prosecution in a widening corruption probe.

Hanoi’s mosque revival tells a story of faith, culture, and quiet determination

The revival of Hanoi’s Al-Noor Mosque stands as a powerful testament to cultural connection, quiet perseverance, and the enduring light that faith can bring.